Megan Burton teaches to a table of students in a classroom.
Research and Innovation
Tools for Teachers

For Megan Burton, a professor of Elementary Education in Auburn's College of Education, the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education revolves around the concept of collaboration between the teacher and the tool.

Gretchen Oliver speaks at an event.
Impact
Oliver elected Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

Gretchen Oliver, professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of the Sports Medicine and Movement Lab, has been elected as a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

A group of professors in Auburn
Research and Innovation
Cultivating AI in the Field of Agriculture

From monitoring crop health and weather patterns to helping educators evaluate program impact, AI is increasingly embedded in both the agricultural classroom and the field. Leading that shift is the Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications (AELC) Program in Auburn's College of Education, where faculty are working to ensure AI is used with purpose, precision and human oversight.

Aerial exterior view of the college of education building.
Academics
Graduate Awards

Nine College of Education students were recognized for various achievements at the 2026 Graduate Awards.

Alex Berry stands with his mentor, Dr. Bruce Gladden, in front of a sign that says We Are Physiology.
Academics
Kinesiology doctoral student looks to future in translational research

School of Kinesiology Doctoral Student Alex Berry is conducting research on mitochondrial function in red blood cells – and he's receiving significant recognition for his work. He recently received one of Auburn University's four Harry Merriweather Fellowship for this year. Berry works in the Muscle Physiology Lab under the mentorship of L. Bruce Gladden, professor and director of the lab.

A group of professors pose for a photo in front of a monitor that displays the name of the Plains Research Consortium and Scholars Strategy Network.
Research and Innovation
Scholarly Strategy

The Plains Research Consortium in Auburn University's College of Education recently hosted a delegation from the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) for a day of conversations focused on strengthening the connection between academic research and public policy.

Joseph Caplan is presented with the award for Poster Presentation 2nd Place University-Wide Graduate Student Winner in Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, and Humanities.
Academics
College of Education students awarded at Research Symposium

Six students from Auburn University's College of Education received awards at the university's 2026 Research Symposium that was held March 26 in the Harold D. Melton Student Center. 

Five students from the School of Kinesiology represent Auburn at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting.
Research and Innovation
Kinesiology students bring home recognition from SEACSM conference

The School of Kinesiology in Auburn University's College of Education was well represented at the annual meeting of Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) held at the end of February in Greenville, South Carolina. Graduate and undergraduate students in attendance received accolades for their presentations, which were shared widely with those in the sports medicine industry.

Suzanne Woods-Groves and Margaret Flores in the College of Education Building
Impact
Scholarly Support

Auburn College of Education faculty launch Project TURTLES to combat special education teacher shortages.

Dr. Salisbury-Glennon poses with the two books.
Research and Innovation
Lessons from Lockdown

College of Education faculty members have co-edited books examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and teachers.